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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dickons throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducreux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dickons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Dickons throws a hook but Ducreux avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ducreux. Those never looked like landing.
Ducreux takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ducreux's elbow.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Ducreux trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ducreux is keeping busy.
Dickons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD#
Dickons gets control of Ducreux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dickons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dickons looking for a guillotine here but Ducreux defends easily.
#SU2#
Ducreux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dickons missing with a left hand there. Ducreux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ducreux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ducreux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jovan Dickons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ducreux.
Ducreux looks to clinch
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons with a nice cross.
Ducreux closes the distance but Dickons moves to the side
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ducreux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ducreux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dickons jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ducreux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ducreux has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dickons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickons.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but Dickons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Dickons tries to pull guard but Ducreux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Dickons.
Dickons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ducreux is trying to pull guard but Dickons has him pressed against the cage.
Dickons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ducreux blocks a body shot from Dickons. #T3#
Dickons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ducreux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickons counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ducreux quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura here.
Ducreux is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dickons seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Ducreux tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ducreux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ducreux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ducreux is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickons.
Ducreux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ducreux misses with a combination
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ducreux has closed the distance and engaged Dickons in a clinch.
Dickons tries to work over Ducreux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Dickons jumps guard and drags Ducreux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dickons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dickons is trying to keep Ducreux in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Dickons is looking for a triangle here but Ducreux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dickons is trying to work for a sweep but Ducreux has mounted him!
Ducreux avoids the attempt from Dickons to control.
Dickons is trying desperately to improve position.
Dickons regains half guard.
Ducreux trying to pass the guard but Dickons defending well.
Dickons wants to control but Ducreux is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Dickons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ducreux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ducreux is trying to control the action in half guard but Dickons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Ducreux stands up out of the half guard.
Ducreux ducks under a wild hook from Dickons.
Ducreux shoots in but Dickons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ducreux fails with the takedown
and Dickons counters with a right hand to the body.
Jovan Dickons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ducreux.
Dickons lands a jab to the nose.
Ducreux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickons.
Ducreux wants to counter with a clinch but Dickons pushes him away.#CL2#
Ducreux clinches.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Dickons.
Dickons is trying to maintain a safe position but Ducreux gets an underhook and turns Dickons into the cage.
Dickons misses with the head strike.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but Dickons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dickons stops a takedown attempt from Ducreux.
Dickons tries to work over Ducreux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ducreux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ducreux dives in and grabs Dickons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dickons pushes down on Ducreux's head and hops out.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ducreux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ducreux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch.
Dickons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ducreux can do to turn this around?
Ducreux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ducreux jumps guard but Dickons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ducreux blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux tries for a takedown but Dickons manages to get underhooks.
Dickons is trying to maintain a safe position but Ducreux gets an underhook and turns Dickons into the cage.
Ducreux jumps guard but Dickons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dickons tries to stall but Ducreux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducreux is trying to maintain a safe position but Dickons gets an underhook and turns Ducreux into the cage.
Dickons lands a hook that snaps the head of Ducreux backwards.
Ducreux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Dickons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that second round.
That's time! Dickons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickons lands a right hook to the body.
Ducreux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickons as he jumps to the side.
Dickons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt.
Ducreux is looking to clinch.
Ducreux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dickons's waist but Dickons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ducreux off to one side.
Jovan Dickons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ducreux.
Dickons misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Ducreux clinches up with Dickons and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dickons drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ducreux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Ducreux throwing strikes from guard but Dickons blocks nicely.
Dickons is trying to keep Ducreux in close.
#SUB#
Dickons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dickons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ducreux is defending well. Dickons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ducreux has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dickons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Boss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Dickons to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Dickons counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Boss.
Boss misses with a hook.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Boss. No joy for Dickons on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dickons cracks Boss with an open hand slap.
Boss walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boss.
Boss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickons at a distance.
Boss takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boss there.#T1#
Dickons scores with a body shot.
Boss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Dickons tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Dickons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickons throws a hook but Boss avoids it easily.
Boss dodges the punch combination from Dickons.
Boss throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Dickons moves out of range easily.
Boss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Dickons moved out of range nicely.
Dickons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Dickons.
Dickons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dickons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boss's head.
Dickons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Dickons moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dickons works Boss's body with a nice hook.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Dickons saw that one coming.
Dickons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dickons lands a really nice looking cross but Boss seems unphased.
Boss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boss there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Dickons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dickons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left and a right from Dickons both land. Nice combination.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickons.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickons connects with the punch.
Dickons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dickons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dickons connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Dickons misses the jab.
Dickons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Boss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though.
Dickons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Dickons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickons.
Dickons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dickons looks to land a combination but Boss avoids it well.
Boss scores with a decent looking hook.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Dickons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Dickons misses with a jab to the body
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Dickons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Jab by Boss.
Boss throws a front kick aimed at Dickons's knee but Dickons avoids it well.
Dickons moves out of range as Boss throws a body kick.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickons.
Boss wants to slow Dickons down by chopping away at his legs.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dickons or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons walks into a straight right hand from Boss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Dickons.
Dickons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dickons fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dickons.
Dickons slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickons scores with a sloppy right hand. Boss should have avoided that one.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands with a hook. Dickons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dickons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dickons blocks a head kick by Boss.
Dickons lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons misses with a two punch combination.
Boss tried to counter with a leg kick but Dickons avoided it.#T1#
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boss but Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickons tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Dickons jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Dickons moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boss with a body shot.
Boss jabs Dickons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boss walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.
Dickons tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Dickons throws a head kick that misses.
Boss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dickons digs a good hook to Boss's body.
#T2#
Boss throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss looks to throw the jab but Dickons is out of range.
Boss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dickons scores with a nice right hand.
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
Boss lands a jab to the nose.
Dickons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Boss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dickons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.
Boss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Dickons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Dickons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boss misses with a low kick.
Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bagel Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Dickons throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Dickons coming out on top.
Boss swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
It seemed like Dickons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickons cracks Boss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dickons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dickons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickons throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Boss there.
Dickons swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss lands a jab.#T4#
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
Dickons misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Dickons is predictable there
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickons.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickons misses the target.
Boss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dickons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boss's head backwards.
Dickons dodges the punch combination from Boss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boss throws a lazy head kick
and Dickons counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickons slips a straight right by Boss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickons! But no joy.
Dickons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Boss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dickons.
The crowd cheers as Dickons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boss misses with a body shot.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
Boss throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Dickons tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Dickons back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
BOOM! Boss lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dickons. Dickons tries to recover but Boss is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dickons lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
During a confident post fight interview, Bagel Boss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dickons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dickons, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Sturmovik is looking to slow Dickons down with leg kicks.
Dickons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturmovik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturmovik at a distance.
Sturmovik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickons circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sturmovik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Sturmovik kicks Dickons off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Dickons avoids it well.
Sturmovik walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.#TD#
Sturmovik tries to sprawl but Dickons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sturmovik tries to kick Dickons off but Dickons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturmovik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura but Sturmovik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickons to get the leverage.
Dickons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dickons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dickons controlling the action here.
Dickons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sturmovik reverses the position - he's now on top in Dickons's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.
Sturmovik stands up over Dickons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturmovik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturmovik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturmovik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturmovik is working Dickons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturmovik landing with the ground and pound.
Sturmovik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturmovik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dickons won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Dickons is having none of it.
Dickons postures up in Sturmovik's guard and throws a big left but Sturmovik blocks it.
Dickons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickons throwing strikes but missing.
Sturmovik wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dickons manages to pass to side control.
Dickons is trying to control the action in half guard but Sturmovik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Dickons finds it's target.#TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickons showed some decent athleticism there.
Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dickons is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Dickons is working Sturmovik over against the cage.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sturmovik as the two fighters clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik letting Dickons take a breather here.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dickons as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmovik.
Dickons tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Dickons back against the cage.
Dickons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturmovik struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickons controls his hands.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Dickons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickons lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickons checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sturmovik!
Dickons tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Dickons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmovik keeps working.
Dickons has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Dickons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dickons wants to control the pace but Sturmovik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik suckers Dickons into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Sturmovik is now in Dickons's guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickons trying to keep a closed guard but Sturmovik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dickons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturmovik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Sturmovik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturmovik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickons is keeping the position for now.
Sturmovik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Dickons looking to control.
#SUB#
Dickons looking for a guillotine here but Sturmovik defends easily.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sturmovik is posturing up here but Dickons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sturmovik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sturmovik has to tap! Slick submission there by Dickons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Dickons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dickons shows good takedown defense.
Dickons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dickons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dickons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Dickons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Dickons scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickons.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Dickons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickons preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controls Dickons momentarily but Dickons frees himself.
Dickons wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickons defends well.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickons.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie has his foot on Dickons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickons works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickons looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dickons defends easily.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dickons content to stall in guard here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dickons cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dickons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickons jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickons lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Dickons swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dickons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Dickons slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Dickons scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dickons lands a jab.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Dickons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickons! But no joy.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Dickons moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1##TD2#
Dickons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickons trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Dickons working away.#SUB2#
Dickons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dickons tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control Dickons's posture but Dickons avoids it. #T2#
Dickons trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Dickons.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dickons.
Dickons trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Dickons postures up.#T3#
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Dickons postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickons is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dickons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickons has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickons looking to pass the guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jovan Dickons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dickons counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
Dickons scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dickons moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Dickons punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Dickons lands.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dickons defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Dickons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dickons lands a left hand.
Dickons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dickons blocks the elbow strike.
Dickons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dickons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Dickons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Dickons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dickons's brow. #TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Dickons tries to pass.
Dickons has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hidden. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dickons has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Dickons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
After winning the bout, Bryan Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruttu throws a solid leg kick but Dickons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruttu.
Ruttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttu throws a body kick that misses.
Dickons misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
Ruttu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickons counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Dickons moves into the clinch.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Ruttu effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dickons.
Dickons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu stalling in the clinch but Dickons improves position. #T1#
Dickons working aggressively here.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruttu controls his hands.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickons can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
#BC2#
Ruttu manages to break the clinch.
Ruttu swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickons lands a nice hook to Ruttu's body. Ruttu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Dickons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickons misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruttu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons moves forwards but Ruttu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dickons scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Dickons misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruttu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruttu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a left hand.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu misses with a body punch.
Ruttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ruttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickons connects with a crisp jab.
Dickons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Dickons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.#T4#
Dickons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dickons lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dickons counters with a shoot takedown. Ruttu fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu is trying to keep Dickons in close.
Dickons trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu pulls Dickons in close to prevent any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ruttu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dickons frees his head nicely. Oh but Ruttu has switched to an armbar! Dickons is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrett as he connects with a hook.
Dickons throws out a leg kick but Garrett moves out of range and Dickons only half commits.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Garrett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dickons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickons is just out of range.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett scores with a shot to the body.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Dickons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickons moves away.
Dickons throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garrett is defending well for now.
Dickons misses with the head strike.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett tries to work over Dickons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickons tries to throw a body punch but Garrett avoids it by throwing Dickons back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Garrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garrett prevents a body shot from Dickons.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Dickons wants to stall.
Garrett misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrett.
Garrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons tries to break free but Garrett pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dickons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrett on the side of the head.
Dickons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrett fails to land the takedown.
Dickons quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dickons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickons.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons is looking to wear down Garrett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Dickons.
#T3#
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett cracks Dickons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Dickons taking a breather.
Dickons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Dickons controls the action.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickons letting Garrett take a breather here.
Dickons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garrett trying to stall but Dickons improves his position.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrett takes a shot to the head.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickons tries to stall but Garrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrett controls his hands.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dickons manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickons. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Dickons throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Garrett wants to counter with a clinch but Dickons pushes him away.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garrett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickons is just out of range.
Garrett misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
Dickons avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Dickons blocks a jab.
Dickons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garrett eats them both and turns towards Dickons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Dickons gets tackled into the cage by Garrett. Garrett maintains the clinch.
Garrett stalls.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dickons.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
Dickons taking a breather.
Dickons trying to stall but Garrett improves his position.
Dickons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Dickons breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickons tries to work over Garrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickons wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it.
Garrett dodges an elbow strike from Dickons.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Dickons slows down the pace here.
A short right from Garrett. #T1#
A body shot lands from Garrett.
Garrett has Dickons pressed against the cage, preventing Dickons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Garrett lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrett lands with a left to the head.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Dickons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrett or not.
Bo Garrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickonss head.
Garrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Garrett.
Garrett is leaning against Dickons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dickons fails to land.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett stalling in the clinch but Dickons improves position.
Garrett works on Dickons's body with a couple of short punches.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garrett.
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrett controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Dickons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrett is working Dickons over against the cage.
A short right from Garrett on the inside.
Garrett scores with a shot to the side of Dickons's head.
Dickons tries to work over Garrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Garrett.
Garrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Dickons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickons moves away.
Jovan Dickons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Dickons misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrett counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Dickons misses.
Garrett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickons with a body shot.
Garrett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dickons misses.
Dickons misses with a jab to the body
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickons throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Dickons walks into a jab.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Garrett is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Garrett moves into range and clinches up with Dickons.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Dickons tries to throw a body punch but Garrett avoids it by throwing Dickons back against the cage. #T4#
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Dickons controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickonss head.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Garrett.
Dickons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garrett tries to work over Dickons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Dickons.
Dickons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett lands an uppercut.
Garrett is pushing Dickons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dickons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garrett scores with a punch to the head.
Dickons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrett jabs at Dickons's body.
Dickons takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Garrett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Dickons lands a glancing blow to the side of Garrett's head.
Garrett tries to clinch but Dickons is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Dickons.
Dickons misses with a body punch
and Garrett counters with a right hand to the body.
Garrett lands a nice hook to Dickons's body. Dickons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Garrett clinches. #T1#
A hook to the body from Garrett.
Garrett pushes Dickons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrett lands with a right to the head.
Garrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Garrett works on Dickons's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Garrett.
Garrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickons or not.
Garrett lands a body punch.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickonss head.
A shot in the inside from Garrett.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett is leaning against Dickons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett is leaning against Dickons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dickons as Garrett tries to tie him up.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickonss head.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett tries to work over Dickons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Garrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett lands a right hand.
Garrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Dickons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
Garrett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickons trying to stall but Garrett improves his position.
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Garrett.
Garrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrett.
Dickons blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Dickons is trying to stall.
Garrett is leaning against Dickons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrett goes for a takedown attempt but Dickons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickons throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Garrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garrett.
Dickons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickons tries to work over Garrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickons controls his hands.
Dickons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Garrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garrett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Garrett!
Bo Garrett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Dickons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Dickons slips under a jab.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickons scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Dickons rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickons.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Dickons's takedown attempt.
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dickons blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons has Luciano pushed against the cage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Dickons breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Dickons.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Dickons wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luciano seems keen to control Dickons's posture.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickons throws a big elbow that misses.
Luciano is pulling down on Dickons's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickons, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons slips a jab from Luciano.
Dickons feinted with a counter takedown.
Dickons takes one on the button.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Dickons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Dickons scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dickons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dickons is trying to maintain the position but Luciano is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons is looking to improve his position.
Dickons is refusing to be controlled, as Luciano sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Dickons looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Luciano pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dickons gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Dickons trying to control here.
Luciano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Dickons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luciano tries to pass to full mount but Dickons defends it.
Luciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luciano is controlling the pace.
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Luciano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons with a nice cross.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
A big left from Luciano misses. #T4#
Dickons lands with a right hand.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dickons counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luciano is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dickons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dickons staying out of range there.
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Dickons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Dickons wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dickons.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickons passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dickons is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickons trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away. #T1##SUB#
Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickons.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Dickons seems content to control.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Dickons wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is doing well to control the position and prevent Dickons from advancing to side control.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Luciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickons passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dickons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luciano is concentrating on defense, preventing Dickons from advancing position. #T3#
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dickons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickons.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickons is working away from the top position though.
Dickons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickons thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Dickons is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Dickons takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Luciano working aggressively here.
Dickons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dickons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
#BC#
Dickons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Dickons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickons finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Dickons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Dickons.
Dickons digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Dickons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dickons throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Dickons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Dickons misses with a two punch combination.
Steve avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons works the jab nicely.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Dickons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Dickons misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Dickons.
Steve stuns Dickons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dickons walks into a jab.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Dickons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dickons works his way into full mount!
Steve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Dickons's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Dickons goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steve is on top in guard.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dickons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dickons looking for subs off his back but Steve has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Steve trying to pass the guard but Dickons defending well. #SUB#
Dickons looking for a kimura from the bottom but Steve passes into side control!
Dickons is letting Steve control him for a moment.
Dickons tries to improve position but can't.
Steve working away.
Dickons is looking for a sweep.
Steve staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dickons is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dickons tries to improve position but can't.
Steve content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steve working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dickons lands with an overhand left.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickons misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve works the jab nicely.
No luck for Dickons with that takedown attempt.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Dickons tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
Steve throws a hook but Dickons blocks it.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dickons just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dickons does it's job there.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickons misses with a hook.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Dickons misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Steve counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dickons! Steve lets Dickons back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dickons is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Dickons throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Briggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Briggs duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dickons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dickons sizes up Briggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Dickons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dickons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Briggs keeps Dickons under control for a moment.
Dickons throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dickons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dickons trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Dickons in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons tries to move into full mount but can't pass Briggs's legs.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Briggs gets back to half guard.
Dickons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briggs defending well though.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working. #SUB2#
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Briggs is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Briggs desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briggs's head.
Dickons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Dickons seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickons wants to pass to mount but Briggs is defending the position.
Dickons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briggs is refusing to be controlled, as Dickons sits in half guard.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Briggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickons. #T3#
Briggs wants to improve his position but Dickons is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Briggs. That snapped Dickons's head back.
Dickons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Briggs throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Dickons. Beautiful body shot.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Briggs as he avoids it easily.
Briggs looks for a takedown but Dickons sprawls well.
Dickons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Briggs's hands.
Dickons moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Dickons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Briggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Briggs throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range. #T4#
Dickons lands with a good body shot.
Briggs swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Dickons takes a swing at Briggs's ribcage but misses.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickons.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dickons misses with a wild combination.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickons works the jab nicely.
Dickons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Briggs misses with a hook to the body
and Dickons counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Briggs forces Dickons back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dickons looks to land a right hand but Briggs moved out of range.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickons moves away.
Briggs throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dickons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Briggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dickons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs lands a couple of digs.
Briggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickons is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Briggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Briggs has managed to get both his arms back between Dickons's legs - danger averted.
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Briggs wants to control from the top but Dickons keeps moving.
Briggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Briggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dickons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jovan Dickons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickons is trying to keep Briggs in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dickons has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briggs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Dickons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dickons throwing strikes but missing.
Dickons advances position into side control!
Dickons is trying to ground and pound but Briggs uses the momentary lack of control by Dickons to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dickons wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickons is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dickons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
Dickons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dickons thows a huge punch but Briggs dodges it nicely.
Briggs is staying active underneath Dickons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Dickons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Briggs tries for a takedown but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Briggs tries to clinch but Dickons moves out of range.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickons.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickons is just out of range.
Dickons cracks a nice hook into Briggs's ribs.
Briggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dickons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.
Briggs falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Dickons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briggs's guard.
Dickons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dickons trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Briggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Briggs!#REVR#
Briggs wants to stand but Dickons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dickons is trying to keep Briggs in close.
#SUB2#
Dickons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Briggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Briggs looks up at the clock and then as Dickons takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Briggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dickons tries to buck Briggs off but Briggs is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Briggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Briggs is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickons circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Briggs moves into range and clinches up with Dickons.
Briggs is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickons scores with a jab.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Briggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickons scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickons misses with a head kick.
Briggs tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Briggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Briggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Dickons avoids nicely.
Donk. Briggs catches Dickons right on the button with a cross.
Dickons swings for the body but Briggs moves out of range.
No joy there for Dickons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Briggs moves to clinch but Dickons breaks away
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Dickons lands a nice shot that snaps Briggs's head back.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickons throws a leg kick but Briggs checks it.
Briggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dickons shoots in looking for a takedown but Briggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Briggs misses
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
A quick step to the side and Briggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickons looks to land a body kick but Briggs moved away.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickons.
Jovan Dickons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Briggs is looking to wear down Dickons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Briggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Dickons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dickons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano tries to move into range but Dickons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons cracks Luciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Dickons swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dickons.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Dickons.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Dickons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Luciano misses.
Dickons lands a jab.
A jab from Luciano misses.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Dickons has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Luciano throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a right hand
enabling Dickons to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Dickons.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Dickons.
Dickons clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Dickons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dickons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Dickons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luciano manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Dickons throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dickons trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Luciano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dickons working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Dickons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Luciano should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dickons has tightened it up now! Luciano should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Carlos throws a head kick but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Dickons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlos misses with a straight left.
Dickons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
Dickons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickons.
Dickons lands a head shot.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Carlos gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dickons actively working from the bottom here.
Dickons is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickons is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dickons actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carlos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Dickons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dickons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carlos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carlos's back!
Dickons is looking to control Carlos but Carlos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carlos wants to control his opponent's hands but Dickons gets his hands free.
Carlos is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Carlos is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Dickons gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Carlos is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Dickons is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Dickons's ribs.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dickons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickons throws a nice looking combination but Slaissi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Dickons slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hook but Dickons blocks it.
Dickons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons tries to counter with a takedown but Slaissi is quick to defend against it.
Dickons misses with a takedown
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Dickons is out of range.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickons avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickons misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dickons clinches up with Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi digs a right hand underneath Dickons's ribcage. Dickons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Dickons can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickons backwards. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Slaissi scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Dickons slips the punch.
Dickons jabs at Slaissi's body.
Dickons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Dickons tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Dickons throws a good cross that connects.
Dickons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dickons lands with a right hand. #T3#
Dickons walks into a left hand.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickons moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Dickons tries to counter with a takedown but Slaissi is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickons. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickons is able to avoid easily.
Dickons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slaissi sprawls and moves away.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Dickons misses.
Slaissi lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slaissi enables Dickons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slaissi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Dickons looking to sit in guard and control but Slaissi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dickons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dickons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaissi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Dickons moves away and avoids it.
Dickons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Dickons swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Dickons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Slaissi. #TD#
Slaissi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickons throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickons controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Slaissi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Slaissi!#REVB##T1#
Dickons looking to control.
#SUB#
Dickons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickons looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dickons working for submissions but it's allowed Slaissi to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Slaissi seems content to control.#SUB#
Dickons actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slaissi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickons tries to get to full guard but Slaissi has control of the leg.
Slaissi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Slaissi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slaissi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dickons tries to get to full guard but Slaissi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickons is looking to control Slaissi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickons avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons misses with a body shot.
Dickons walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
Dickons blocks a jab.
Dickons scores with the left hand. Slaissi knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Dickons's ribs.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dickons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Slaissi does no damage.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dickons scores with a hook.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Dickons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dickons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickons.
Dickons throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Dickons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi is trying is best to control the position here.
Slaissi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slaissi is staying active underneath Dickons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slaissi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dickons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickons is looking to stall here but Slaissi recovers full guard.
Dickons postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dickons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Dickons counters with a two punch combo.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #CL2#
Slaissi drives through and clinches with Dickons against the cage.
Dickons has Slaissi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaissi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickons lands with an overhand left.
Slaissi misses with a double jab
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons darts in looking for a takedown but Slaissi gets double underhooks and turns Dickons into the cage.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons tries to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Dickons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short left from Slaissi.
Slaissi works on Dickons's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
As Dickons backs off Slaissi throws a huge counter combo but Dickons manages to avoid it all.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Dickons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickons scores with a hook.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.#T2#
Donk. Dickons catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Dickons slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Dickons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Dickons.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaissi as he connects with a hook.
Dickons drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Dickons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Dickons swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Slaissi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickons doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaissi moves forwards but Dickons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Dickons saw that one coming.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Dickons throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickons tries to break free but Slaissi pushes him back against the cage.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dickons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaissi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Slaissi.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Dickons.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Dickons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Dickons is trying to pull guard but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi trying to stall but Dickons improves his position.
#BC#
Dickons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Jovan Dickons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slaissi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Dunham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Dunham gets caught napping as Dickons dives in and scores a takedown. Dunham manages to retain guard.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cope's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Dunham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Dunham!#REVB##SUB#
Dickons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dickons is tightening it up a little... Dunham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dunham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dunham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dickons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
A nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Dickons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Dickons scores with a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Dickons advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Dickons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chandler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dickons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Dickons eventually gives up the hold.
Chandler wants to control but Dickons is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Chandler gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickons connects with a body shot.
Dickons throws a shot to the body.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickons doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler with the inside leg kick.
Dickons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
Dickons misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickons throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Chandler.#T4#
Dickons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dickons connects with a jab.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dickons loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickons.#TD#
Dickons dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is pulling down on Dickons's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickons, at least for the moment.
Dickons trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lawson Chandler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickons misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler misses with a body shot
and Dickons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Dickons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Dickons.
Dickons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Dickons digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Dickons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler jabs Dickons right on the nose. Dickons blinks but takes it well.
Chandler throws a lazy head kick
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons slips a straight right by Chandler.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dickons duly obliges.
Chandler checks a leg kick nicely.
Chandler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dickons.#ROC#Chandler is rocked!#TD#
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Chandler is on queer street and Dickons is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dickons counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickons swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Dickons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Dickons throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Dickons jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Dickons tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dickons throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Dickons checks it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dickons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a push kick but Dickons slaps the foot to one side.
Dickons tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Dickons's head back.
#T2#
Johnson pushes Dickons away with a front kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dickons misses with an uppercut.
Dickons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Dickons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dickons.
Dickons misses with a hook.#KD2#
Johnson cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
#ROC2#Dickons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Dickons tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 108: Mahogany v Wojcik
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes misses the jab.
Dickons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickons looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Dickons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickons lands with a cross.
Dickons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shutes needs to keep his hands up - Dickons had a free shot at his head there.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons slips a straight right by Shutes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Shutes throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shutes loads up on a big right hand but Dickons slips the punch.#T1#
Dickons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dickons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though.
Dickons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes tries to clinch up but Dickons circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dickons if he has to take too many more of those.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Dickons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickons throws out the jab. #T2#
Shutes swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shutes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Dickons moved away.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Shutes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dickons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Shutes throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Dickons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shutes with a body shot.#T3#
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shutes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickons.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shutes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickons works over Shutes's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
#CL2#
Dickons has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons is stalling here.
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Dickons.
#TD2#
Dickons jumps into guard, dragging Shutes to the mat.
Dickons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dickons pushes a forearm under Shutes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shutes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons checks a low kick from Jay.
Jay's coach down at LV MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay tries for a takedown but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay lands with a nice combination. Dickons backs away looking to recover.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Dickons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay works Dickons's body with a nice hook.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons has been working on his balance at The Hidden, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jay.
Dickons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickons misses with a right hand
and Jay counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons misses with a double jab.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.#T1#
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay blocks a head kick by Dickons.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Jay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Dickons gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jay regains guard.
Dickons is fighting to break Jay's control of his arms but Jay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay is adopting a defensive guard.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Jay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Jay!#REVB#
Dickons working a defensive guard but Jay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dickons sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Dickons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Jay there.
Dickons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions off his back.
Jay is thwarting Dickons's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jay.
Dickons trying to control but Jay postures up.
Jay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay passes into side control, despite Dickons's attempt to control the position.
Dickons wants to control but Jay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dickons clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jay lands an uppercut.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Jay.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickons wants to stall.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Jay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickons tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay blocks a body shot from Dickons.
Jay tries a body shot but Dickons blocks it.
Dickons blocks a body shot from Jay. #T1#
Dickons lands a left hand.
Dickons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jay working aggressively here.
#BC#
Dickons breaks from the clinch.
Dickons misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jay finds it's way through Dickons's defenses.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Dickons counters with a straight right hand.
Jay with a nice calf kick.
Dickons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Jay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dickons's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dickons is trying to control but can't.
Jay prevents Dickons from improving his position.
Dickons wants to sweep but Jay has passed to side control!
Jay wants to control but Dickons is keeping him busy.
Jay working away.#T3#
Jay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickons is trying to improve his position.
Dickons struggling a bit here.
Jay cracks Dickons with a big right hand but Dickons just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jay is looking to take a break and control but Dickons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay is putting a hurting on Dickons here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Dickons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dickons is not content to let Jay control the position.
Dickons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickons keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jay avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Jay tries a quick counter leg kick but Dickons is wise to it.
Dickons slips a straight right by Jay.
Jay falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dickons counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dickons!
Dickons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickons is trying to control but Jay manages to pass to mount!
Dickons is trying to reverse the position but instead Jay has taken his back - oops!
Dickons is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB2#
Jay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dickons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dickons for a finish.
Dickons wants to escape the position.
Dickons is working hard here to advance position.
Dickons breaks Jay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dickons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Dickons advances position into side control!
Donny Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jay is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Jay is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dickons's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donny Jay.
I've got Jay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay!
Donny Jay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Dickons misses with a wild body shot.
Dickons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Dickons.
King misses with a double jab.
King lands a jab to Dickons's midsection.
Dickons slips under a jab from King.
Dickons misses the shot to the body.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dickons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickons off to one side.
A left and a right from Dickons both land. Nice combination.
Dickons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dickons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Dickons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King pulls Dickons in close to his closed guard and prevents Dickons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dickons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dickons tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Dickons controlling from the top position.
Dickons trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons works the jab nicely.
Dickons has been working on his balance at The Hidden, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by King.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickons. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dickons walks into a left hand.
Dickons slips a straight right by King.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
A big right from King misses.
Dickons is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dickons.
Dickons looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from King misses.
A big left from King misses.
Dickons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King misses with an uppercut. Dickons saw that one coming.
King misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dickons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dickons.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Dickons is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Dickons trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dickons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickons, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dickons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
King wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dickons's closed guard. He's half up but Dickons has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dickons pivots and extends the arm, King falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dickons! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skabetti as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Skabetti.
Skabetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Dickons misses with a hook
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dickons clinches with his opponent.
Dickons goes for a takedown attempt but Skabetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickons looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dickons doesn't manage to clinch there - Skabetti circles away.
Skabetti lands with a right hand.
Skabetti misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skabetti to the mat! Skabetti manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skabetti keeping full guard, as Dickons tries to pass. #SUB#
Dickons drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dickons seems to have locked his on tight now - Skabetti screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dickons, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickons fails to land the takedown.
Dickons misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
Miranda lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Dickons throwing a counter right hand but Miranda manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
Dickons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Dickons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miranda feints the counter takedown.
Dickons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miranda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Dickons moves away and avoids it.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Miranda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickons momentarily.
Miranda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dickons defends well and Miranda ends up having to push Dickons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dickons attempts a counter takedown but Miranda avoids it well and moves away.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
Dickons doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miranda misses the shot to the body.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miranda lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Miranda feints and as Dickons raises his hands in defense, Miranda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dickons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dickons is tightening it up a little... Miranda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miranda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miranda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dickons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dickons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saitoh as he jumps to the side.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Dickons manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saitoh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Dickons decides to stand back up. Dickons steps back and let's Saitoh get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a good cross that connects.
Saitoh lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Saitoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saitoh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Dickons shakes it off.
Dickons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.#T1#
Saitoh cracks Dickons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitoh sprawls well. Saitoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickons. Dickons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dickons goes for a double leg but Saitoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saitoh continues to drive forward.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitoh but Saitoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt
and Saitoh counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dickons out cold! What a finish! Saitoh is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Niska clinches with his opponent.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Niska manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niska.
Dickons is trying to pull guard but Niska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickons is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons tries to score a body lock takedown but Niska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dickons misses with an uppercut.
Niska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNiska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dickons gets a double leg takedown into Niska's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Niska holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Dickons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Niska dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Dickons wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niska would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Niska stands and steps away. Dickons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dickons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Niska.#T2##CL2#
Niska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickons, pushing him back against the cage.
Dickons tries to score a body lock takedown but Niska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickons can't get the takedown.
Dickons looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Dickons gets a double leg takedown into Niska's guard.
Niska is looking to stand up but Dickons isn't so interested in that idea.
Niska keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niska is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickons is controlling him. #ES2#
Niska has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dickons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Niska lands an elbow inside.
Dickons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niska.
Dickons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dickons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dickons fails to land the takedown.
Dickons with a poor takedown
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickons.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickons is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Niska drives through and clinches with Dickons against the cage.
Dickons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niska pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dickons or perhaps it was just good defense by Niska, which made it look bad.
Dickons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niska can pounce on him.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niska finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickons's head. #CL2#
Niska forces Dickons back against the cage and clinches.
Niska's coach down at Sparks gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niska's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Niska's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dickons tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dickons tries for a takedown but Niska circles away easily
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Niska forces Dickons back against the cage and clinches.
Niska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Niska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niska prevents it.
Dickons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dickons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickons goes for a double leg but Niska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niska continues to drive forward.
Dickons is trying to drag Niska to the mat but Niska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dickons can't get the takedown.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dickons is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Niska.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickons up against the cage.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickons's elbow. #T2#
Dickons tries for a takedown but Niska manages to get underhooks.
Dickons being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dickons fails with the takedown.
Niska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niska wants to control but Dickons is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura but Niska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickons to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dickons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Niska sees it coming and defends easily.
Niska is trying to stand.
Niska is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Niska works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Niska pushes Dickons off and gets back to his feet.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Niska connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juha Niska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Niska finds it's way through Dickons's defenses.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Niska.
#TD#
Dickons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dickons trying to control the action but Niska is working from the bottom.
Juha Niska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niska is looking to reverse the position.
Dickons tries to stand but Niska is controlling his head. #SUB#
Dickons swings around for an armbar but Niska sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dickons's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Niska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Niska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dickons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Niska stalls. #BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Niska - that will leave a mark!
Dickons blocks a head kick by Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Niska as Dickons shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Niska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Niska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Juha Niska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickons looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##BC2#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickons misses with a straight left.
Niska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickons with a body shot.
Dickons throws an off balance right hand
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickons misses with a takedown
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska misses with a takedown attempt - Dickons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niska sprawls well. Niska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickons fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Niska. Beautiful body shot.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Niska.
Dickons with a poor takedown
and Niska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Niska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Niska moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Dickons shoots in looking for a takedown but Niska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickons feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Niska is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
Dickons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niska swivels and escapes.
Niska works over Dickons's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niska counters with an outside leg kick.
Dickons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niska digs a good hook to Dickons's body.
#CL2#
Niska darts in and clinches Dickons up against the cage.#BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Niska counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niska. That one must have hurt.
Niska scores with a jab. Dickons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dickons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niska counters with a stiff right hand.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Niska gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dickons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickons thinking.
Jovan Dickons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
In his post fight interview, Juha Niska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Dickons moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt - Johnston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Dickons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston digs a good hook to Dickons's body.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnston misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Dickons 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
Johnston tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Johnston drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dickons right on the button. Dickons goes down! Johnston follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnston gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Johnston!
A victorious Martin Johnston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a head kick but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Dickons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.#TD#
Dickons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickons wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
King is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dickons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Dickons keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Dickons has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Dickons has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dickons couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
KOP PEAK
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanikawa throws a good cross that connects.
Tanikawa punishes Dickons's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanikawa stalks Dickons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dickons's face. Dickons staggers backwards, shaken.
Tanikawa misses with the body kick#TD#
so Dickons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dickons sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanikawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanikawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanikawa is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dickons scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanikawa is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up. #T1#
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dickons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dickons drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dickons as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tanikawa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dickons! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jovan Dickons!
Jovan Dickons got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons slips a jab from Donal.
Donal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donal thumps Dickons with a low kick.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Donal misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Dickons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donal misses with some punches.
Dickons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donal just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Dickons decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donal wants to pass the guard but Dickons is keeping the position.#T1#
Dickons trying to keep a closed guard but Donal is proving a slippery customer.
Donal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Donal looking to pass the guard.
Donal controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donal pinned against the cage. Donal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donal.
Donal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dickons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Donal cracks Dickons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donal throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
A combination from Dickons does no damage.
Donal scores with a nice body kick.
Dickons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donal finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickons's head. #KD#
Donal lands a big head kick that sends Dickons tumbling to the mat! Donal takes a step backwards and waves Dickons back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dickons is still on wobbly legs! Can Donal finish him?
Dickons looks winded!
Donal shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dickons takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Donal sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dickons bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
In his post fight interview, Elwyn Donal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Falcone tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Falcone drops Dickons with a beautiful combination! Dickons stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Falcone cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dickons falls to his knees and Falcone doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into Lepisto's guard.
Dickons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Dickons stands up and waves to Lepisto to follow him. #TD#
Dickons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lepisto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lepisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dickons slows the pace down in half guard.
Dickons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lepisto for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lepisto defends it well. #SUB2#
Lepisto looking for subs from the bottom but Dickons mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dickons is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lepisto is surviving well by controlling Dickons's body position as best he can.
Dickons dominating with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dickons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Lepisto has left one of his arms exposed and Dickons doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lepisto screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Dickons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Dickons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Dickons is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dickons with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wheeler as he avoids it easily.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickons shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Dickons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Dickons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Wheeler.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Dickons's body.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickons.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
Dickons is working for takedown but Wheeler is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons wants a takedown.
Wheeler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wheeler can't break the clinch.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Dickons has Wheeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dickons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wheeler did well to prevent Dickons getting side control.
Wheeler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dickons tries to score a body lock takedown but Wheeler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickons blocks a body shot from Wheeler.
Dickons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dickons goes for a takedown attempt but Wheeler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickons is breathing heavily.
Wheeler lands an overhand right.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Dickons avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wheeler's guard.#T4#
Wheeler is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickons's guard. #REVB#
Wheeler won't allow Dickons to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dickons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler passes Dickons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Dickons pushes Wheeler off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Wheeler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wheeler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dickons shoots in but Wheeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickons thinking.
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons misses with a takedown
letting Wheeler counter with a right hand.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wheeler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickons momentarily.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wheeler cracks Dickons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Dickons.
Wheeler connects with a looping right hand.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickons misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Marcus Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheeler scores with a nice right hand.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dickons.
Wheeler tests Dickons's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Dickons is rocked!
Dickons swings widly with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a crisp right that sends Dickons to the canvas! Wheeler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KOP TANKS
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Dickons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khinchegashvili sprawls and moves away.
Khinchegashvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khinchegashvili.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khinchegashvili to the mat! Khinchegashvili manages to get full guard.
Khinchegashvili keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
Dickons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Khinchegashvili blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickons trying to control but Khinchegashvili is working from the bottom.
Dickons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khinchegashvili's guard.#T1#
Dickons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons ducks right into an uppercut from Khinchegashvili.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
Dickons with a poor takedown
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Dickons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khinchegashvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickons's head.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khinchegashvili circles away.#TD#
Khinchegashvili tries to sprawl but Dickons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khinchegashvili tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dickons manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khinchegashvili is just holding on here. Dickons manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Dickons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khinchegashvili knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khinchegashvili for a finish. #SUB#
Dickons working for the choke. #T3#
Khinchegashvili trying to control the hands but Dickons won't let him. #SUB#
Dickons is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Khinchegashvili defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dickons controlling well, preventing Khinchegashvili from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Dickons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khinchegashvili has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Khinchegashvili trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dickons looking for the choke but no joy.
Khinchegashvili looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dickons.
Khinchegashvili trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickons takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Dickons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jovan Dickons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dickons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons darts in looking for a takedown but Khinchegashvili gets double underhooks and turns Dickons into the cage.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Khinchegashvili manages to get underhooks.
Dickons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khinchegashvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Khinchegashvili breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Khinchegashvili sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Khinchegashvili misses.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Dickons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons staying calm.#T1##SUB#
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but Khinchegashvili is defending well. #SUB#
Dickons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dickons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but Khinchegashvili is defending well.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khinchegashvili keeps working. #SUB#
Dickons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to work for a sweep but Dickons has mounted him!#T3##SUB#
Dickons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dickons but it's paid off an Khinchegashvili is forced to tap! Nice work by Dickons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Skabetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Dickons fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Skabetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skabetti manages to avoid it.
Skabetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickons. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Skabetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skabetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metbal Skabetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Skabetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons misses with a hook.
Skabetti throwing a counter right hand but Dickons manages to avoid it.
Skabetti defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Skabetti.
Dickons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Skabetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Skabetti leaves Dickons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Skabetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dickons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skabetti counters with a nice body shot.
Dickons looks winded!
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Skabetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Skabetti lands a big right hand that sends Dickons crashing to the mat! Skabetti stays standing though and waves Dickons back to his feet!#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skabetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dickons is still on wobbly legs! Can Skabetti finish him?
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skabetti cracks Dickons with a hook to the temple - Dickons is on wobbly legs here! Skabetti swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dickons falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Skabetti wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Metbal Skabetti!
After winning the bout, Metbal Skabetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Dickons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Dickons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Dickons.
Dickons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markovic swivels and escapes.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Dickons throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Markovic.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Markovic cracks Dickons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickons back to the cage. Markovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dickons misses with the combination.
Dickons throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.#T1#
Dickons looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a swing at Dickons's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickons misses the target.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nedjeljko Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Dickons manages to avoid it.
Dickons takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickons.
Dickons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic moves out of range as Dickons throws a body kick.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic throws a big counter combination but Dickons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dickons swinging wildly here.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dickons misses with a head kick.
Dickons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Dickons is rocked!
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Dickons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
Dickons is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
Markovic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dickons out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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